"Environments designed to support smart manufacturing can be full-tilt tech and have little warmth, which echoes the lack of human connection people feel in today's digital world. For key spaces in the Technology Park in Foshan, China, the Ippolito Fleitz Group embraced feng shui principles to set the tone. "The concept of Jù, or gathering, is reinterpreted within a contemporary office setting to create a multidimensional environment," says Patrick Wu, studio director at Ippolito Fleitz Group Shanghai."
"The journey begins for staff at the lobby of the sales center, where the region's signature archways are reimagined. A delicate curtain of water encircles the reception area, reflecting the dancing dragon motif on the facade. Woven blankets, wood carvings, and other artifacts celebrate the country's tradition of handicrafts. On the third floor of the center, guests are treated to views of the surrounding cityscape. In the bar, handmade porcelain teacups are on view, and a coral marble countertop contrasts with crackle-effect tiles."
Feng shui principles inform the Technology Park's office design in Foshan, creating warm, human-centered environments for smart manufacturing. The sales center lobby reinterprets regional archways and uses a curtain of water that reflects a dancing dragon motif. Handcrafted textiles, wood carvings, and artifacts celebrate traditional craftsmanship. A bar features handmade porcelain teacups and a coral marble countertop with crackle-effect tiles, while the five-floor show office emphasizes motion through curved desks, ceiling cutouts, and a circular product display with interactive screens. A sculptural staircase encourages spontaneous encounters. Workspaces balance focused and collaborative tasks with ergonomic stations, a conference capsule, modular furniture, adaptable partitions, and a souterrain with sports facilities.
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